Jennifer Weiner Books in Order

Cannie Shapiro's life as a pop culture reporter is derailed when her ex writes a magazine column about their sex life. Humiliated but resilient, Cannie embarks on a journey of weight loss, new love, and self-acceptance in this breakout hit.

Rose is a responsible attorney; Maggie is her wild, beautiful, dyslexic younger sister. When a conflict tears them apart, they each travel a difficult road toward self-discovery—and their long-lost grandmother—to find their way back to each other.

An anthology of short stories by top women's fiction authors, including Jennifer Weiner and Lauren Weisberger. The collection features tales of American women traveling, living, and looking for love in cities around the globe.

This anthology brings together 21 short stories by women’s-fiction writers about relationships, work, friendship, and turning points. Jennifer Weiner’s contribution, “Good Men,” revisits a character from Good in Bed, while the other stories offer varied comic and romantic perspectives.

Four very different women in Philadelphia bond over the shared shock of new motherhood. As they navigate marriage troubles, mother-in-law drama, and personal tragedies, they find strength in an unexpected friendship that helps them survive the first year.

Kate Klein, a bored suburban mother, becomes an amateur detective when a neighbor is found dead in her kitchen. As she digs into the local secrets, Kate uncovers a web of lies behind the perfect picket fences of her town.

In this prequel short story to *The Next Best Thing*, Ruth Saunders leaves a stressful job and a broken heart behind. She turns to swimming laps to heal, eventually finding the courage to dive back into her career and life.

A collection of short stories exploring the "what ifs" of life and love. From a woman who finds her ex on a wedding registry to a mom dealing with a difficult child, these tales examine the choices that define us.

Years after finding her happy ending, Cannie Shapiro is navigating life with her teenage daughter, Joy. Told from alternating viewpoints, the story explores the friction between mother and daughter as family secrets threaten to upend their comfortable world.

Childhood best friends Addie and Valerie have been estranged for years—until Valerie shows up at Addie's door with blood on her coat. The two women go on the run, rekindling their bond while unraveling the mystery of what went wrong.

Lizzie Skurnick revisits the teen books that shaped generations of readers, from familiar classics to less-remembered favorites. Her essays are joined by guest pieces, including Jennifer Weiner’s, exploring how those books influenced readers’ identities, expectations, and memories.

Sylvie Woodruff, the perfect political wife, sees her life crumble after her husband's affair goes public. Along with her two daughters, she retreats to a beach house to pick up the pieces and redefine what family means.

After her husband leaves her, Piper DeWitt finds herself stranded at the airport. Instead of going home, she spends a day wandering the city, re-examining her life choices and wondering if it's too late to start over.

Four women are connected by a desire for a child: a wealthy dreamer, a young surrogate, an egg donor, and a stepmother. Their lives intersect in unexpected ways as they navigate the complex, emotional world of third-party reproduction.

An anthology of three steamy short stories by Jane Green, Jennifer Weiner, and Meg Cabot, this collection offers playful, explicit tales of women revisiting old crushes, taking bold chances, and rediscovering desire in unexpected places.

Maureen, finally free after her abusive husband's death, finds a GPS he left for her. When the device starts giving her sinister directions, she realizes that escaping his control might be harder than she thought.

Ellie, the widow of a famous literary icon, writes a memoir about their perfect life—but it's a lie. As the book becomes a bestseller, she struggles with the gap between the public myth and the private truth of her marriage.

Ruth Saunders finally gets her big break when her sitcom is greenlit, but Hollywood production is a nightmare. Navigating a chaotic set and her crush on her boss, Ruth relies on her feisty grandmother to keep her grounded.

Recovering addict Shannon Will tries to start fresh with a new phone number, but she begins receiving texts meant for someone else. The messages pull her into a mystery that tests her sobriety and her conscience.

Set before Good in Bed, this short story enters Bruce Guberman’s world on the night of a disastrous bachelor party. Bruce and his friends plot to abduct Cannie’s dog, testing the ties among five men and the choices surrounding love and marriage.

Allison Weiss seems to have it all, but beneath the suburban surface, she is sliding into a prescription pill addiction. As her life spirals out of control, she must confront her dependency to save her family and herself.

Rachel and Andy meet by chance as children in a hospital waiting room. Over the next thirty years, their lives intersect and diverge in this sweeping romance about destiny, timing, and the one who got away.

In this collection of intimate essays, Weiner opens up about her life, from her childhood and weight struggles to her career as a writer and mother. It is a candid, funny, and moving look at the woman behind the books.

Alice Mayfair, a lonely girl at a new school, rescues Millie, a Bigfoot who just wants to be a star. The two form a secret friendship, navigating the dangers of the human world and the hidden Bigfoot tribes.

Alice and Millie leave the woods for the bright lights of New York City. As Millie pursues her dream of singing stardom, the girls must protect the Bigfoot secret from those who would exploit it.

Edited by Maureen Johnson, this anthology gathers essays, interviews, art, and reflections on activism from a wide range of contributors. It is a practical, hopeful collection about speaking up, organizing, and finding ways to act.

Feared literary critic Laurel Spellman has built her career on cutting reviews and control over literary taste. When she encounters an eager debut commercial novelist, her authority is challenged in a satirical horror-tinged tale about who gets to decide which stories matter.

Sisters Jo and Bethie grow up in 1950s Detroit with very different dreams. Spanning decades and social changes, the novel follows their diverging paths through trauma, love, and womanhood, asking how much freedom women really have.

Plus-size influencer Daphne Berg is shocked when her estranged, glamorous friend Drue asks her to be a maid of honor. The reunion turns into a murder investigation, forcing Daphne to uncover the truth about Drue's perfect life.

Michael never wanted a dog, but his girlfriend insisted. After tragedy strikes, he is left with the pet—and a new partner who tries a little too hard to step into the role of dog mom.

In this essay collection, women writers examine labels often used to belittle or confine women, tracing their cultural meanings and personal effects. Jennifer Weiner contributes alongside writers using memoir, criticism, and commentary to challenge the language around gender.

A struggling writer accepts a mysterious invitation to a writer's retreat on an isolated island during the off-season. What looks like a career-saving opportunity quickly turns into a terrifying fight for survival in this suspenseful thriller.

Daisy Shoemaker and Diana Starling accidentally connect via a similar email address. Their meeting reveals a dark connection to the past, forcing them to confront a traumatic event that shaped both of their lives.

Before selling their beloved Cape Cod house, a family gathers for one last wedding. Secrets, old flames, and generational tensions boil over as they face the end of an era and the complicated reality of their relationships.

Politician Ida Berkowitz is poised for victory until a rival from her summer camp days threatens to expose a secret. Ida must confront her past and the complicated friendship that defined her youth to save her future.

In the trilogy's conclusion, Alice and Millie face their biggest challenge yet as the secret of the Bigfoot tribe is threatened. They must unite friends and enemies alike to protect the magical world they love.

Abby Stern leads a cycling trip to Niagara Falls, hoping to clear her head. But with her mother, a one-night stand, and a new love interest all along for the ride, the journey becomes a chaotic test of her heart.

Two estranged sisters, once a famous pop duo, are forced to reunite. As they navigate the complexities of fame and family, they must decide if they can make music together again or if their rift is permanent.